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Suburban hamlet near major Long Island hotspots
When a Long Island Rail Road station was constructed in Medford in the early 1900s, a hamlet was born. Today, Medford is quiet and suburban, with a few restaurants and shopping essentials keeping daily life convenient. Residents enjoy this peaceful atmosphere — and when they want balmy South Shore beaches or a bustling downtown district with hip boutiques, they drive next door to Patchogue. Riverhead Outlets and Splish Splash Water Park are also just 20 minutes away. “We love raising our family here because of all the things there are to do as far as entertainment goes," says Andrew Chrzanowski, team leader for Manhattan to Montauk with Keller Williams and a seven-year resident of Medford. "I don’t think we plan on leaving Medford for a very long time.”
Medford's great neighborhood is ideal for raising a family.
Enjoy the views of the Great South Bay down at Shorefront Park by Medford.
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A lot of homes in Medford have backyard pools.
Older homes from $350,000 in Medford
Ranch-style homes are common here, sitting alongside Cape Cods and newer colonial homes on quiet residential streets that aren’t always lined with sidewalks. Older homes sell for $350,000 to $750,000, while new houses usually go for $600,000 to $900,000. Condominiums and townhouses typically sell for $300,000 to $700,000. “In parts of Medford, you can buy a couple of acres in horse country, and then there are other parts that are a quarter-acre in a subdivision,” says Keith Dawson, a Realtor at Signature Premier Properties who has been selling in the neighborhood for 20 years. The CAP Index gives Medford a crime score of 3 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Career education at Patchogue-Medford High
Medford is served by three school districts, but most of it is part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, which Niche gives a B-minus. Children may attend Eagle Elementary School, which receives a C-plus, and Oregon Middle School, which has a B-minus. They can then move on to Patchogue-Medford High School, which scores a B. The school’s career and technical education program prepares students for future jobs, including cosmetology courses that get students ready for the state licensing exam. Stony Brook University is also 12 miles away.
Patchogue-Medford High School is where local teens go to school.
Eagle Elementary School is a part of the Patchogue-Medford School District.
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LIE and Sunrise Highway, LIRR to Manhattan
Medford has its own little station on the Long Island Rail Road, though it's also close to two others — including Ronkonkoma Station, where most residents start their commutes. It takes about an hour and 45 minutes to get to Manhattan from Medford Station during peak travel times, but leaving from Ronkonkoma just 6 miles west shaves off 15 minutes. The neighborhood is also between the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway. With so many options, it's a breeze to head to New York City, the South Shore or to visit wineries on the North Shore. According to Dawson, it’s a major draw, and there’s “a big influx of people from Queens and Brooklyn that are headed east because it’s easy for them to commute if they’re working in the city still.” Patchogue also has ferries to Fire Island and Smith Point Beach.
Lake Ronkonkoma is one of two Long Island Rail Road stations for commuters from Medford.
Commuters board the train at Medford Railroad Station.
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Outdoor recreation includes soccer leagues, Patchogue beaches
The Sipp Avenue Complex offers baseball, softball and soccer fields. “That’s where all the soccer leagues play, right over there on Sipp Avenue,” Dawson says. Other local leagues compete at the Medford Athletic Complex, a park that houses soccer, football and baseball fields alongside its playground. Golfers head to the Mill Pond Golf Course, and the popular Cathedral Pines County Park is about 7 miles away. “We’ll take our dog over there and walk him,” Chrzanowski says. “My son loves the playground. Before we had him, my wife and I loved to go down there and just camp for the night.” Beaches are even closer. Patchogue’s Shorefront Park, which is popular for its waterfront access and the band shell where summer concerts are held, is just 5 miles away.
Medford Athletic Complex has a couple turf fields for you to use.
Hike, camp and play at Cathedral Pines in Middle Island.
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Dining and essentials along Medford Avenue
Despite its residential nature, Medford has a few beloved local restaurants. “Metropolis Diner has been there forever,” Dawson says. “You can just say you’re going to ‘the diner,’ you don’t even have to say Metropolis.” Opened in 1991, it’s particularly popular for its breakfast options, which are served all day. Just up the road, Pita House is a local favorite for Turkish food. Big box stores like Lowe’s, Target and T.J. Maxx provide essentials, and Sam’s Club is a go-to spot for groceries. Just next door, Patchogue is one of the most popular villages on the island. Its bustling downtown has undergone explosive growth over the past decade or so. The two communities are so linked that their names are often combined into “the Pat-Med area” or just “Pat-Med.” Trips to downtown Patchogue are a part of life for Medford residents. “Typically, most of the restaurants we go to are in downtown Patchogue,” Chrzanowski says. “You actually have the option to get real, authentic Chinese food or Japanese or Thai or West Indian — any kind of food you could think of, it’s here.”
Pita House is a favorite for all family members in Medford.
Rudi's Bar & Grill is a go to establishment that offers food drink games and sports in Medford.
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Pat-Med parades and festivals
Locals head to Patchogue for frequent events, from annual Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day parades to a summer concert series called Alive After Five. Every other Thursday, Patchogue shuts down for this celebration with live music, local vendors and activities for the kids. The Great South Bay Music Festival is another big event. “It’s once a day for three days, they have all kinds of different bands,” Chrzanowski says.
Downtown Patchogue is the closest bigger town to Medford.
The Fire Island Ferry in Patchogue is convenient to Medford residents.
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Parks in this Area
Thomas Muratore Park at Farmingville Hills
Trails
Parking Lot
Hiking
Eagle Estates Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Granny Road Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Cathedral Pines County Park
Bike Trails
Camping
Picnic Area
Wildlife and Ecology Center
Playground
Events
Nature Center
Gorden Heights Children's Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Dennis Puleston Warbler Woods Preserve
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Long Island MacArthur
20 min drive
Train
Medford Station
Bus
Nys 112 & Waverly Ave
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Horseblock Rd & Expwy Dr S
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Horseblock Rd & Americus Ave
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Nys 112 & Peconic Ave
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Medford Plaza
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Nys 112 & Greenport Ave
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Horseblock Rd & Rice Ct
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.833 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/10/2014Niche Review
For the most part, the stores are just like stores everywhere else. There's a Target, a Home Depot/Lowes, Stop and Shop, etc. There's also an Applebees, TGIF, Taco Bell, and McDonalds nearby.
4.0Current Resident
3/22/2017Niche Review
It is okay, there are a lot of zombie houses but good people. I lived here all my life and feel comfortable walking around the neighborhood. There are close places to shop as well.
3.0Niche User
7/10/2014Niche Review
I usually drive at least 15 minutes to do recreational things that I want to do, often closer to 20-30 minutes. There's just not a whole lot around here to do for fun, and most of my friends live in a different area.
3.0Current Resident
5/16/2017Niche Review
I just moved to Medford from Farmingville. I do not trust the area that much. It is also a little bit too far from everything. It is a travel to the expressway and to sunrise.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Medford
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Medford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Medford, Long Island sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Medford, Long Island over the last 12 months is $334,900, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
23,126
Median Age
42
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,569
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,712
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
27.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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